Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis.
Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis.
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Good time spent explaining options- thanks!
Jun-2025
Great visit. Dr. Nelson was most helpful and treated me with respect and concern for my condition and treatment.
Jun-2025
Dr. Nelson sat down and discussed how my knee progressing. He answered all my questions thoroughly. He assured me that if any situation or question arose to not hesitate and call to let them know what was happening.
Jun-2025
Dr Nelson replaced one shoulder in 2020. It was such a success I am back for the other shoulder! Very pleased with his care.
Jun-2025
Excellent
Skilled physician with a very caring bedside manner
Jun-2025
No wait time at all and Dr. Nelson was easy to understand and friendly!
May-2025
Dr. Nelson was very thorough and informative. Conservative regarding surgery which is a huge plus. Great bedside manner. He was recommended to me by three people in different circles I'm in. Very thankful.
May-2025
Appreciated his attention to what I was saying, offered me alternatives for pain. I'll be back for a complete shoulder replacement. Thank you. Building was too hard to find though!
May-2025
Always answers any questions I have and explains what needs to be done for my issues. Also offers alternatives if there are any. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
May-2025
He is a kind and caring Dr. I didn't have a long wait to be seen. He got right to the point and didn't waste any time.
May-2025
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Shoulder & Orthopedic Institute
9800 Broadway Ext Suite 203 Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis. He practices general orthopedics and sports medicine in the Oklahoma City metro area with locations in Edmond and south Oklahoma City.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Residency: Oklahoma State University, Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, Oklahoma City – Orthopedic Surgery
Internship: St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City
Fellowship: American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons, Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute, Columbus, GA
Board Certifications: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Good time spent explaining options- thanks!
Great visit. Dr. Nelson was most helpful and treated me with respect and concern for my condition and treatment.
Dr. Nelson sat down and discussed how my knee progressing. He answered all my questions thoroughly. He assured me that if any situation or question arose to not hesitate and call to let them know what was happening.
Dr Nelson replaced one shoulder in 2020. It was such a success I am back for the other shoulder! Very pleased with his care.
Excellent Skilled physician with a very caring bedside manner
No wait time at all and Dr. Nelson was easy to understand and friendly!
Dr. Nelson was very thorough and informative. Conservative regarding surgery which is a huge plus. Great bedside manner. He was recommended to me by three people in different circles I'm in. Very thankful.
Appreciated his attention to what I was saying, offered me alternatives for pain. I'll be back for a complete shoulder replacement. Thank you. Building was too hard to find though!
Always answers any questions I have and explains what needs to be done for my issues. Also offers alternatives if there are any. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
He is a kind and caring Dr. I didn't have a long wait to be seen. He got right to the point and didn't waste any time.